Bethesda has officially stated that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not include official mod support. However, this hasn't deterred the passionate community of fans, who have already begun releasing unofficial mods. Just hours after the surprise release of Oblivion Remastered for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S by Bethesda and Virtuos, a selection of community-created mods appeared on the popular platform Nexus Mods. These mods, while primarily small customizations, highlight the dedication of The Elder Scrolls modding community.
As of this article's publication, an impressive 22 mods are already available on Nexus Mods. The first mod to be released allows PC players to customize their desktop by replacing the default Oblivion Remastered shortcut with one of two images featuring the game's infamous Adoring Fan. Other mods enable players to skip the introductory Bethesda and Virtuos logo screens, while some, like a mod that adjusts the Wizard’s Fury spell and another that removes the compass, offer gameplay customization options.
This early wave of mods comes despite Bethesda's announcement that Oblivion Remastered would not support official modding. This was clarified in an FAQ section on their website. Nevertheless, the modding community remains undeterred. Nexus Mods user GodschildGaming, for instance, released an Iron Longsword damage mod to demonstrate that modding is still very much possible.
“This is just to prove modding is possible,” GodschildGaming stated in the mod’s description. “Bethesda says no mod support, I say false. It really is Unreal slapped on top of Oblivion, the data folder is nested in a lot more folders but same concept.”
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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was released today, marking 19 years since the original game's debut, and is available on PC and consoles. As more players dive into the game in the coming weeks and months, the number of mods is expected to grow, offering increasingly unique ways to personalize the gaming experience. While we anticipate more mods, you can explore why some players believe this release leans more towards a remake than a remaster and the reasoning behind Bethesda's choice of the "Remastered" label.
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